Administration Assistant

Position: Administrator / Office Administrator Location: Gravesend Kent Rate/Salary: £18.00 per hour Type: Contract Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00am – 3:00pm HSB Technical Ltd is a leading specialist recruiter across Power & Propulsion, Shipbuilding, Shipping & Energy, and Aerospace sectors. We connect skilled professionals with reputable clients in the UK and internationally. Visit our website or LinkedIn to learn more. Typically this person We are looking for an organised, reliable and detail-focused Administrator / Office Administrator to provide day-to-day administrative support within a busy office environment. The successful candidate will be confident using computer systems, comfortable working with records and paperwork, and able to manage tasks accurately and efficiently. Key Responsibilities of: * Raising and processing Purchase Orders (POs) and maintaining accurate records. * Tracking and checking gas meters, including recording readings and monitoring usage. * Supporting general office administration and maintaining organised records and documentation. * Updating spreadsheets, databases and internal systems. * Checking invoices, paperwork and purchase documentation where required. * Liaising with suppliers, contractors and internal teams to obtain information and resolve routine queries. * Monitoring administrative tasks and ensuring they are completed within agreed timescales. * Assisting with general office coordination and day-to-day operational requirements. * Providing administrative support to the wider team as required. Essential Skills & Qualifications: * Previous experience in an administrative or office-based role. * Strong organisational and time-management skills. * Good attention to detail and accuracy. * Confident using Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Outlook. * Comfortable working with numbers, records and spreadsheets. * Good written and verbal communication skills. * Ability to work independently and manage a varied workload. * Reliable, professional and proactive approach. * Previous experience raising Purchase Orders would be advantageous. * Experience monitoring utilities, meters, facilities or similar records would be beneficial. This vacancy is being advertised by HSB Technical Ltd who have been appointed to act as a recruitment partner for this role